Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… Uppsala University boasts 15 Nobel laureates in its alumni.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Uppsala Light Festival
Time: 16:00-22:00
Admission: Free
From November 7th to 23th, you’ll experience a delightful blend of creativity and technology as fantastic light installations illuminate our city center once again. Explore Uppsala with fresh eyes – together with family, friends, a neighbor, or on your own.
The theme for 2025 is "The promise of change" – an exploration of the power and possibilities of change. Through light, sound and stories, emotions, thoughts and conversations are awakened about our role in the sustainable transition. Bring someone you like – or go on your own. Explore, experience and contribute to a brighter future.
Welcome to the light festival Allt ljus på Uppsala 2025. All light installations are lit between 16:00-20:00 during the days of the festival.
Life Talks & Music Tracks
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Interpool (Svartbäcksgatan 11, 753 20, Uppsala)
Admission: Free (Registration required)
New city / country, new experiences, and… new friends? Whether you’ve just arrived in Uppsala or you’ve been finding your way for a while, this event is for you!
We at Uppsala International Hub are here to support you as you find your feet in Uppsala, but sharing your experiences—and hearing from others on the same path—can make the ride even smoother.
We'll have a casual discussion about what it’s really like to settle into life here — the good, the tricky, and everything in between. Afterwards, we’ll lighten things up with the card game Hitster, where music and memories meet for a good laugh.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Choral Evensong in English
Join the Swedish church for the choir in English. In this event, the church choir will sing composed responses, canticles, one or more psalms, choral anthem, and a congregational hymn.
Uppsala Cathedral Boys’ Choir
Margareta Raab, conductor
Hans Ove Olsson, organist
Sam Douhan, officiant
Angela Hoffman, readings
The service is held in English.
Warm welcome!